I Am Positive! I love to fill my heart and mind with positive thoughts, images of hope, and inspiring stories of courage & strength. Taking in little pops of positivity throughout my day fuels me, helps me to stay my course and enjoy my journey. I find that with a positive frame of mind, I am more engaged with the world around me and I am better able to notice and respond to seen & felt needs in a way that ripples out blessing and love. Some days, however, I run into some reeeeallllly nasty roadblocks, and like Superman touching…
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MONDAY. It’s the start of a fresh new week, and more importantly the start of a fresh new day. I have lots that I want to accomplish and complete this week, but I will not be overwhelmed by it. All I have is right here, right now. And that is enough, because I Believe in Myself!
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Mantra: I like to eat, so I choose nourishing meals that satisfy me! Here’s a tasty little something I whipped up in the kitchen that makes a nice light meal or a hearty side dish: Brussels Sprouts & Bacon. It was filling, sweet, crunchy, savory, easy-peasy and super satisfying. I don’t really measure stuff, I just kind of play with it- so the measurements are more guesstimate than fact. I also don’t actually count calories, but if you’re into that then this is pretty low-cal. You can always substitute margarine for the butter and leave out the bacon, if that…
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People often ask me how I “stay so strong” during the challenging times in my life. For those I’ve shared my story with (or even just some of the grisly parts), they are amazed at my strength and positive attitude. I love hearing that! What kills me though is when the conversation turns to their own strength and I hear something like this: “I’m not that strong,” or “I could never do that.” Yes, you are that strong. Yes, you can do that- and more! In the Get Through Shit Department, I’m literally no stronger or weaker than anyone else.…
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“I am Strong. Each and Every Experience has made me a little bit stronger.” ~The Blessings Butterfly This #MondayMantra Flashback includes an awesome photo, a terrible font (yes that is PAPYRUS. I am sorry!), and a powerful reminder of where I am and where I came from. This one was first published back in October 2015, and a timely nod to strength within. Gorgeous photo courtesy of Michael Powell Photography
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Earlier this morning, a lovely meme (Artwork credited to Emily Balivet) popped up in my news feed that made me immediately take notice. It was from a challenge originally posted in the (amazing) Wild Woman Sisterhood‘s Facebook page and it looked like this: I am Intrigued. This idea of loving my body still feels very new and foreign and a tiny bit uncomfortable to me… a.k.a., PERFECT! And so, here it is. A Love Letter to My Body: Dear Body, I hope this isn’t too weird or uncomfortable for you, but I need to tell you a few things today.…
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Every Day, I Choose JOY! I look for the Joy to be found in my life Every Day And I find it Photograph courtesy of Michael Powell Photography. Quote from Michelle Lewis/The Blessings Butterfly
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You were made to SHINE! ~ The Blessings Butterfly
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I am a Soft Heart in a Hard World. ~The Blessings Butterfly
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Thank you to my lovely readers for participating in the 31 Days of Blessings that just concluded yesterday. I’d like to invite you to visit my page on Facebook to share your own blessings and encouragements, and let me know if there is anything you’d like me to send prayers, blessings, or healing thoughts for in your life today. I will be transitioning to a weekly blog post while I get back to work on some upcoming projects. The theme continues to be Peace & Love, and I will be adding some empowering mantras as well. Meanwhile, please enjoy this…
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